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MJ08 EHG

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,862 mi
Last recorded51,862 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 EHG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 51,862 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 51,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 May 2018 46,516 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 46,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 38,899 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 38,891 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill section holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

N/S/HEADLAMP MISTED

Pass 13 Jun 2016 31,301 miles

REAR TYRES AGE CRACKS IN SIDEWALLS

Fail 16 Jun 2015 25,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 25,077 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 24,553 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 21,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 17,948 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 17,091 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 17,091 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 13,289 miles

O/S/F & N/S/F rear bottom suspension arm bushes starting to seperate.

Slight buldge on O/S/F tyre.

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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MJ08 EHG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 41,756 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ08 EHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MJ08 EHG registered?

MJ08 EHG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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